Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken & Jalapeño Cheddar Rice Bowl 🍯🔥🧀
Get ready for a flavor-packed bowl that combines spicy chipotle, sweet honey, and creamy, cheesy goodness. Perfect for those who love a bit of heat with their meal!
Servings: 4
Total Calories (for the entire recipe): ~2,000 calories
Calories per Serving: ~500 calories
Ingredients:
For the Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken:
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🧴
• 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder 🌶️
• 1 tsp paprika 🌶️
• 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat) 🌶️
• 1/2 tsp onion powder 🧅
• 1/4 cup honey 🍯
• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Jalapeño Cheddar Rice:
• 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) 🍚
• 1/4 cup butter 🧈
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
• 1-2 jalapeños, finely chopped 🌶️
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt to taste 🧂
For the Toppings:
• 1/2 cup pickled red onions 🌰
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned) 🌽
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• Lime wedges 🍋
• Creamy chipotle ranch (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken:
• In a bowl, mix the chipotle chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
• Once the chicken is cooked, reduce heat to medium, and pour the hot honey chipotle sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat and let the sauce simmer and thicken for an additional 2-3 minutes.
2. Make the Jalapeño Cheddar Rice:
• In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped jalapeños and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
• Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir well to combine with the butter, jalapeños, and garlic.
• Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and season with salt. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the rice is creamy and cheesy.
3. Prepare the Toppings:
• If using fresh or frozen corn, roast or grill it until lightly charred. If using canned corn, simply drain and rinse.
• Slice the pickled red onions and chop the cilantro.
• Cut lime wedges for serving.
4. Assemble the Bowl:
• In each bowl, start with a base of the jalapeño cheddar rice.
• Add a generous portion of the hot honey chipotle chicken on top.
• Sprinkle with charred corn, pickled onions, and fresh cilantro.
• Drizzle with creamy chipotle ranch for an extra kick.
5. Serve:
• Serve with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the top before enjoying.
Enjoy!
This Hot Honey Chipotle Chicken & Jalapeño Cheddar Rice Bowl is an explosion of flavors in every bite! With crispy chicken, creamy cheesy rice, crunchy toppings, and a drizzle of spicy ranch, it’s a bowl that’s perfect for any occasion—spicy, savory, and oh-so-satisfying.